Recipe: Potato Chip Cookies ala Aunt Dean
Description: This recipe is a cherished gem from Aunt Margie Dean, affectionately known as Aunt Dean. It’s a delightful twist on the classic cookie, incorporating the unexpected crunch of potato chips into a sweet, buttery treat. Perfect for satisfying both your sweet and savory cravings in one bite!
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍪
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Potato, Vegetable, < 30 Mins, Oven 🥔🍪
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 cup | Shortening |
1 cup | Butter |
1 cup | White sugar |
2 cups | Brown sugar |
2 | Eggs |
1 cup | Flour |
1 tsp | Baking soda |
2 tsp | Salt |
1 cup | Potato chips, crushed |
1 cup | Nuts, chopped |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare ungreased cookie sheets.
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Mixing:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Sifting and Combining:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Incorporating Additions:
- Gently fold in the crushed potato chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shaping:
- Shape the dough into small balls using your hands.
- Place the balls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
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Pressing and Baking:
- Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a floured fork, creating a crisscross pattern on the cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Cooling and Serving:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve these irresistible Potato Chip Cookies ala Aunt Dean with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy the unique blend of sweet and salty flavors in every delightful bite!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2642.1
- Total Fat: 143.8g
- Saturated Fat: 32.1g
- Cholesterol: 211.5mg
- Sodium: 2365.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 320.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.5g
- Sugar: 209.6g
- Protein: 31.1g
Yield:
- Approximately 2 dozen cookies
These Potato Chip Cookies ala Aunt Dean are sure to become a family favorite, with their irresistible combination of crunchy chips, nuts, and buttery sweetness. Whip up a batch today and watch them disappear in no time!